Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE ROSE FOUNDATION OF HAITI INC
Employer identification number
90-0494130
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
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b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
196,781
87,724
52,355
336,860
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
15,000
15,000
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
211,781
87,724
52,355
351,860
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
351,860
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
211,781
87,724
52,355
351,860
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
5,338
10,683
16,021
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
211,781
93,062
63,038
367,881
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE ROSE FOUNDATION OF HAITI INC
Employer identification number
90-0494130
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO BETTER THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE OF HAITI THROUGH PROJECTS THAT EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO SEEK AND ACHIEVE SUSTAINABLE IMPROVEMENTS IN THEIR DAILY LIVES THROUGH ADVOCACY AND AWARENESS, HEALTH EDUCATION, HEALTH SERVICES, PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION, AND ACADEMIC EDUCATION.
ANY SIGNIFICANT NEW PROGRAM SERVICES NOT LISTED ON A PRIOR RETURN
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 2
1.A. BUILD AND REBUILD EDUCATION FACILITIES THE ROSE FOUNDATION OF HAITI HAS RECENTLY ENDED ITS HUMANITARIAN EARTHQUAKE RELIEF PROGRAM. THE FUNDING (20% OF ALL PROGRAMS) FOR HUMANITARIAN EARTHQUAKE RELIEF WILL BE REALLOCATED TO A REBUILD EDUCATION FACILITY. IN ORDER TO HELP THE PEOPLE OF HAITI REBUILD AND CONTINUE ON WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES NEED REBUILDING, REPAIR AND ERECTION OF NEW BUILDINGS. IT IS THROUGH EDUCATION THAT THE PEOPLE OF HAITI WILL BE EMPOWERED TO SEEK SUSTAINABLE IMPROVEMENT IN THEIR DAILY LIFE. THE ORGANIZATION HAS COLLABORATED WITH ONE SCHOOL TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO SEVERAL OTHER SCHOOLS. THE ORGANIZATION WILL BE PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE PURCHASE OF BUILDING MATERIALS, FURNITURE, AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES. BOARD MEMBERS LIVING IN HAITI WILL BE APPOINTED TO MANAGE AND OVERSEE THE PROGRESS OF THIS PROJECT. 2.HEALTH CLINIC AND HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER/COMMUNITY CENTER ESTABLISHING A HEALTH CLINIC AND HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER/COMMUNITY CENTER IS A LONG TERM GOAL OF THE ORGANIZATION. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE SIGNIFICANT IN RELATION TO THE ORGANIZATION'S TOTAL ACTIVITIES AND CONSTITUTE 45% OF ALL PROGRAMS. THIS PROGRAM FURTHERS THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE BY PROVIDING BASIC MEDICAL CARE AND PREVENTATIVE HEALTH EDUCATION, WHICH WILL BETTER THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS IN HAITI BY IMPROVING THEIR HEALTH AND EMPOWER THEM TO SEEK AND ACHIEVE SUSTAINABLE IMPROVEMENT IN THEIR DAILY LIVES. THE ORGANIZATION IS IN THE ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING STAGE OF THIS PROJECT AND AN ACTUAL SITE LOCATION HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. HOWEVER, THERE WILL BE NO FEE FOR RECEIVING MEDICAL CARE AND PREVENTATIVE HEALTH EDUCATION. THERE IS NO SELECTION PROCESS TO RECEIVE SERVICES. PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO (1) WOMEN-HEADED HOUSEHOLDS, (2) HEADS OF HOUSEHOLDS, (3) THOSE WITH DESTROYED HOUSING, AND (4) HOUSEHOLDS WITH DECEASED FAMILY MEMBER WHO PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE HOUSEHOLD. BELOW ARE SOME SERVICES THAT WILL BE PROVIDED: A.IMMUNIZATION SERVICES B.WELL CHILD CLINIC/VISITS C.DENTAL SERVICES D.PROSTHESIS SERVICES E.PREVENTATIVE HEALTH EDUCATION 3.EDUCATION THE EDUCATION PROGRAM IS SOMEWHAT SIGNIFICANT IN RELATION TO TOTAL ACTIVITIES AND CONSTITUTE 15% OF ALL PROGRAMS. THIS PROGRAM FURTHERS THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE BY PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO ATTEND SCHOOL AND/OR OBTAIN LITERACY/VOCATIONAL TRAINING. THIS WILL EMPOWER THEM TO SEEK AND ACHIEVE SUSTAINABLE IMPROVEMENT IN THEIR DAILY LIFE. A.PRIMARY EDUCATION (PREK THROUGH 12TH GRADE) THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE SCHOOL SUPPLIES, TUITION ASSISTANCE AND ASSISTANCE IN PURCHASING UNIFORMS FOR STUDENTS. STUDENTS NEEDING TUITION AND UNIFORM ASSISTANCE WILL BE IDENTIFIED BY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS WHO WILL PROVIDE THE ORGANIZATION WITH NAMES, AGES AND DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION. THERE IS NO FEE FOR PARTICIPATION. THE ORGANIZATION HAS COLLABORATED WITH TWO SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO OTHER SCHOOLS. PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO (1) WOMEN-HEADED HOUSEHOLDS, (2) HEADS OF HOUSEHOLDS, (3) THOSE WITH DESTROYED HOUSING, AND (4) HOUSEHOLDS WITH DECEASED FAMILY MEMBER WHO PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE HOUSEHOLD. B.ADULT LITERACY/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION A LONG TERM GOAL OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR ADULTS TO ATTEND ADULT LITERACY PROGRAMS AND ATTEND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION. PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO (1) WOMEN-HEADED HOUSEHOLDS, (2) HEADS OF HOUSEHOLDS, (3) THOSE WITH DESTROYED HOUSING, AND (4) HOUSEHOLDS WITH DECEASED FAMILY MEMBER WHO PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE HOUSEHOLD. 4.ASSESSMENT, EVALUATION AND DATA COLLECTION THE ORGANIZATION WILL CONDUCT PERIODIC ASSESSMENTS, EVALUATIONS AND DATA COLLECTION FOR ALL PROGRAMS. THIS WILL CONSTITUTE 10% OF ALL PROGRAM ACTIVITY. THIS FURTHERS OUR EXEMPT PURPOSE BY PROVIDING INFORMATION AND DATA WHICH WILL HELP DETERMINE ONGOING AND NEW PROJECTS. THIS WILL CONTINUE TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO SEEK AND ACHIEVE SUSTAINABLE IMPROVEMENTS IN THEIR DAILY LIVES. 5. RACHEAL ANILYSE ART INITIATIVE THE RACHEAL ANILYSE ART INITIATIVE IS A SPECIAL PROGRAM OF THE ORGANIZATION. THIS WILL CONSTITUTE 10% OF ALL PROGRAMS. THE PURPOSE AND GOAL IS TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN HAITI THROUGH THE RACHEAL ANILYSE ART CENTER AS AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM IN PORT DE PAIX. RACHEAL ANILYSE WAS AN ACCOMPLISHED ILLUSTRATOR. RACHEAL ANILYSE ATTENDED THE UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD SCHOOL OF ART GRADUATING MAGNA CUM LAUDE IN 2006 WITH A DEGREE IN ILLUSTRATION AND GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ART HISTORY. THE ART CENTER WILL OFFER THE FOLLOWING: ART INSTRUCTION, THEORY AND HISTORY (PAINTING, DRAWING, WATERCOLOR, OIL, GRAPHIC DESIGN, PHOTOGRAPHY). MUSIC INSTRUCTION, THEORY AND HISTORY (WOODWIND, BRASS, STRINGS, DRUMS, GUITAR, KEYBOARD). CHORUS AND CHORAL DANCE INSTRUCTION, THEORY AND HISTORY (BALLET, JAZZ, CONTEMPORARY, HIP HOP, HAITIAN DANCE). THEATRE INSTRUCTION ARTISTS COOPERATIVE FOR ADULT ARTISTS. THE PURPOSE OF THE COOPERATIVE IS TO HELP ADULT MARKET AND SELL THEIR ART, CRAFTS, QUILTS, JEWELRY, ETC. THIS PROGRAM IS NOT FUNDED FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE ROSE FOUNDATION. FUNDING FROM SPECIAL FUNDRAISING EFFORTS WILL SUPPORT THIS PROGRAM.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
APPROXIMATELY 1,800 PEOPLE BENEFITED IN CARREFOUR, PORT-AU-PRINCE, LEOGANE, PETIT GOAVE, MIRAGOANE, GRANDE GOAVE, DELMAS AND PETIONVILLE, HAITI FROM THESE HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS.
RELATED PARTY INFORMATION AMONG OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2
PIERRE ROMAIN MARY ROMAIN FAMILY RELATIONSHIP PIERRE ROMAIN JOSETTE ROMAIN FAMILY RELATIONSHIP
ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A
DIRECTORS ARE ELECTED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE CURRENT DIRECTORS.
DECISIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF MEMBERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B
THE BOARD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SETTING POLICY AND GOVERNING THE ORGANIZATION, AND HOLDS THE POWER TO CONDUCT THE ORGANIZATION'S BUSINESS AND TO DELEGATE THAT POWER AS NEEDED TO AN AGENT OF THE BOARD. A QUORUM MUST BE ATTENDED BY AT LEAST 40% OF THE BOARD MEMBERS BEFORE BUSINESS CAN BE TRANSACTED OR MOTIONS MADE OR PASSED.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE RETURN WILL BE E-MAILED OR MAILED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER BEFORE IT IS FILED.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION EITHER PROVIDES COPIES OF REQUESTED DOCUMENTS OR MAKES THEM AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION UPON REQUEST AT THE ADDRESS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TREASURER.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.